Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Created in 1908, this national forest contains ponderosa pines, Douglas firs, and plenty of opportunity for recreation.
Location: Located in central Idaho, near Boise.
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Central to many different recreational activities, Challis provides information and supplies to exploring the outdoors of Idaho.
Location: Just north of the junction of SR 75 and US 93 in central Idaho.
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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (ID)
The monument is a geologic wonder cast in a wild and remote landscape. Its central focus is the Great Rift, a 62-mile long crack in the earth's crust.
Location: Off of US 20 near Carey, ID.
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Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area (ID)
It is a land of clear rivers, deep canyons, and rugged mountains. Two white-water rivers draw many visitors: the Main Salmon River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Continue north just past the end of the byway in Stanley.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest (ID)
The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness Area.
Location: Northeastern Idaho
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The Sawtooth Forest has archaeological and historical sites which reflect our heritage for the past 10,000 years.
Location: Along SR 21 in Idaho
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area (ID)
Located at the northern most end of the Sawtooth National Forest, it comprises one of the largest and most magnificent National Recreation Areas in the United States.
Location: Sawtooth National Forest in central Idaho
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Named for the jagged skyline of its mountains, the Sawtooth Wilderness Area holds deep gorges, lake-filled glacial basins and outstanding scenic beauty.
Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area in the Sawtooth National Forest in central Idaho
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In the heat of summer, hidden among a dangerously jagged ancient lava flow, this geological oddity preserves a living glacier. No matter the heat, the caves` temperature never rises above 33 degrees Fahrenheit. A museum and gift shop are nearby.
Location: Located on the byway, just north of Shoshone.
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SNRA Headquarters and Visitor Center (ID)
A small museum, bookstore and staff greet visitors coming from southern Idaho to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Location: On SR-75 just north of the southern border of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
